3. Celebrate the opening of the seasonal Ipreo Ice Rink in downtown Raleigh. This natural ice outdoor skating rink opens immediately following the WRAL Christmas Parade on Nov. 21 and is open until Jan. 30.

6. Enjoy Christmas tree lightings and other holiday events that kick off this weekend. Check our roundup of Holiday Events to learn more about celebrations at Waverly Place in Cary and North Hills and Lafayette Village in Raleigh.

Annual Guides

The 2018-19 Education Guide offers 678 education resources in the Triangle, including area preschools, private schools, public school systems, charter schools, boarding schools, academic resources and an Exceptional Child special section.